SR 161 over Hoople Ditch
GoodSpencer County, Indiana · 03.58 N SR 66 · Structure no. 028220
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,588
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 161 over Hoople Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 161 over Hoople Ditch in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,588 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,637 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 161 over Hoople Ditch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 161 over Hoople Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 161 over Hoople Ditch carry?
About 1,588 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 161 over Hoople Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SR 161 over Hoople Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.